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This is a little hint to all of you who have to drink the Citrate of Magnesium cut it with 2parts water/1part mag! this makes it just taste like lemon flavored seltzer Water and its not bad at all...DON'T try to drink it straight from the bottle its just to nasty!!! and afterwards drink tons of water to keep hydrated for your IV the next day

I'm scheduled for Oct 1st and I'm getting nervous. I'm 42, married and have 3 boys. I only told my husband and therapist. Yes I decided to see a therapist to help me because I know It's going to be a MAJOR life style change.

Oh, believe me, that lemon flavored magnesium is yucky stuff. I found that if you chase it with a swig of citrus juice that it is much more tolerable. Get a book and get ready to camp out in your bathroom because that stuff is going to leave you squeaky clean. Drink a lot of Water during the process so that it doesn't dehydrate you. Good luck on your surgery... And HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Thanks everyone. Had a honest talk with my wife tonight. After some tears we did hug and kiss. Separation has been hard.

Hello. I'm very excited, my surgery date is Oct. 2nd!!! Anyone else having surgery that day? I refer to this date as my New Birthday!

Um, the outside has shrunk, but the inside seems the same at 9 months out and 100 pounds lighter. As a matter of fact, things seem to fit better/deeper these days. TMI?

Whoot whoot!!!! I can not wait to make my Facebook post! And yes I am telling thee world! All 1,045 fb friends will know~ I'm soooo excited about this shift in my life who knows how many people could be blessed from me sharing my experience instead of the I just dieted or I did WW response everyone else gives~ Nope I got Sleeved Boo! Crazy thing is everyone that I have told thus far has been soooooooooo supportive and even those who secretly will hate I love them anyways!
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Brooke Army Medical Center which has now had name change to San Antonio Military Medical Center or SAMMC lol

Hello All, my surgery date is October 3 and I sign my consents tomorrow. I am excited and happy, I can't wait

Good luck girl!!! Waiting to hear all about it:)

I keep track of my period with a iphone app and I'm supposed to get my period the day of surgery! That's gonna suck so bad to deal with period cramps during recovery. My cycles have been 30 days for the past 4 periods. Gosh it's gonna suck to wear a pad *sigh*

Hey Everyone! I had my 9 month check up today...and I have met my goal!!! I literally shed a tear as I looked at the BMI chart and saw that I was in the "healthy" range! I went from a BMI of 36 to 23, size 16WP (women's petite) to a 4P, and from 208lbs to 125lbs in 9 months. Although I've had my up's and downs, I love my new body and life! I also know the journey isn't over...it's now a lifestyle. So keep striving, working, and reaching those goals everyone! Much love!

I can't believe next week I will be having my surgery. I meet with my surgeon and anesthesiologist on Thursday. I start my 2 day clear liquid diet on Sunday. So happy that it's almost time.

I can't believe next week I will be having my surgery. I meet with my surgeon and anesthesiologist on Thursday. I start my 2 day clear liquid diet on Sunday. So happy that it's almost time.

My situation is the opposite of yours. My sister has given me nothing but hell since she found out that I was having surgery. My husband on the other hand has given me tons of support and has made sure that I was able to make all my appts. My mom gave me her 2 cents about the surgery and seemed supportive at first but now all she's really managed is to stir up more drama. In order for me to stay in my positive mindset I realized that I can't deal with the negativity, so I've distanced myself for the time being. I feel like since I'm the youngest child that they still view me as the baby *sigh*

Of course I thought I would fail.. How many previous diets did I fail? ALL OF THEM. The difference with this "diet" is my rocking little "sleevie wonder" which restricts my old gorging habits.
I was scared even when watching the pounds melt away. Even at two years out I pinch myself thinking, wow the weight is still off. Love my sleeve and have no regrets...except I should done this sooner.

Good for you! but you do have more support.. Right here on this forum. Good luck!!

Hey fellow OctoSleevers!! Feeling great today! Wearing closed-toe shoes & longer sleeves this week (cooler weather) has been a little depressing but today I had a pick-me-up that was good for my soul: I had an admirer in high school with whom I've chatted on Facebook for several years now. He called me out of the blue this morning & asked me to lunch. He was driving through the state on the way to the beach & wanted to see me. Of course I was thinking: "Aggh! I haven't had my surgery yet!" (Last time he saw me in person was 24 years ago and I weighed 120 lbs less than I do now). But I think I carried my self-esteem fairly well for the lunch hour. He was such a gentleman: he opened all doors for me & paid for the lunch. I <3 Facebook!

The binder that the surgeon gave me it said to avoid alcohol during the first 3 months after surgery but I'm gonna try my best not to drink alcohol the first year because I don't want it to slow my weight loss.

Started my journey at 310 and down to 178 now!

Hi, I was sleeved on June 7th. I started my liquid preop diet on May 24th at 314 lbs. I am almost 3 weeks out from surgery, but I've lost a total of 35 lbs so far including the weight lost on the preop diet.
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So am I! My dad is Cuban and my mom is black :-) best of both worlds lol

Post some pics!!! I can't even respond to your question cuz your livin my dream!!!!!